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It's Only Make Believe
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Dyer’s whole life is nothing but a game of play pretend. When he attempts to drag Derrick into his make-believe world, it tips on its axis. Suddenly Dyer doesn’t want to play anymore.
Dyer Cambell could escape all his troubles with a starring role in a new gay dramedy. At least he thinks so. Unfortunately, the producers want to cast true to script actors. Simple enough, Dye ...more
Dyer Cambell could escape all his troubles with a starring role in a new gay dramedy. At least he thinks so. Unfortunately, the producers want to cast true to script actors. Simple enough, Dye ...more
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Make-believe, pretending to be someone you are not, is a dangerous thing. And not only for the people who are being "conned", but also for the person doing the pretending. As this story shows, the truth will eventually come out. 'It's Only Make Believe' is a short story that packs quite a punch. Dryer goes from just wanting an acting job, to desperate measures so he can "pretend to be gay", to finding out what has been buried under years of self-denial. A truth he hasn’t been ready to accept – u
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When we are little, we are encouraged to pretend, often “it’s only make believe” is the explanation we hear about movies and stories when we are still too young to process. But, when you are an adult, that make-believe has consequences: your entire life can be turned upside down because of one moment of fancy.
Havan Fellows explores the relationship dynamic when a man is sorting through fact or fiction, and finding acceptance and happiness as a result. Although this is a short story, the author ...more
Havan Fellows explores the relationship dynamic when a man is sorting through fact or fiction, and finding acceptance and happiness as a result. Although this is a short story, the author ...more
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Dyer wants a part in a show badly. He is talented enough but thy want to hire someone who is actually gay for the part. Since Dyer has lived his life in make believe he comes up with a plan enlisting his best friends brother Derrick to be his pretend boyfriend.
Wow! Where to begin? Dyer is a fun character. Derrick? He is hot and sexy and boy is he full of surprises. I loved this story, but it will be hard to review without spoilers, forgiv ...more
Dyer wants a part in a show badly. He is talented enough but thy want to hire someone who is actually gay for the part. Since Dyer has lived his life in make believe he comes up with a plan enlisting his best friends brother Derrick to be his pretend boyfriend.
Wow! Where to begin? Dyer is a fun character. Derrick? He is hot and sexy and boy is he full of surprises. I loved this story, but it will be hard to review without spoilers, forgiv ...more
This book ended up being better than I expected it to after the first few pages. At first, Dyer seemed like a douche. He was overly critical of gay men and kept making stupid, ignorant comments about gay men in general. I was very close to giving up, but once his background was revealed (view spoiler) I started to understand him and like him a little more. I do wish that the "make believe" would have lasted a little longer, bu
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Oh my, where to start? I love these men! Sexy and seductive. I'm scared half the time that Dyer is lying... And Derrick is simply delicious. This is a fun, feel good and satisfying read. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a sequel!
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Fun short story where Dyer has to act as if he's gay (which he is but no-one knows that!), and his co-actor turns out to be Derrick, his best friend's younger brother (who is). Great read!
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Part of the 50s Mixed Tape Anthology
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Fun short story. I really wish it was a full novel, but the short is pretty good. I'll have to check out more from this author.
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